Bachelor of Science in Middle School ELA

The Middle School Education program is designed for those seeking to teach in the Middle School setting. This program is fully aligned with the new licensing guidelines from the Illinois State Board of Education, providing students with the necessary coursework and field experiences to qualify for an Illinois Professional Educators License in Middle Level Education (grades 5-8). Available licensing content areas include Mathematics, Social Science, Science and English Language Arts. Education coursework for this program includes theory and methodologies in instructional planning, middle school instructional practices in the specific content area being licensed, educational psychology, middle school philosophy, diverse learners, multicultural education, assessment and technology. Coursework in the chosen content area is threaded throughout the program. Program faculty members are up-to-date on the needs of the classroom as well as the latest trends and requirements of the field, and are deeply committed to preparing future educators to excel as teachers. The diverse field experiences, along with mentoring from cooperating teachers and field supervisors, assist teacher candidates in transforming university classroom instruction into practical teaching skills.